Vera Gorbunova is the Doris Johns Cherry Professor of Biology, co-director of the Rochester Aging Research Center, and co-director of the Gorbunova and Seluanov Laboratory at the University of Rochester. Gorbunova’s research is focused on understanding the mechanisms of longevity and cancer resistance of exceptionally long-lived mammals, in particular the naked mole rat. Her lab’s goals include developing strategies that extend lifespan and healthspan as well as interventions to prevent and treat age-related illnesses.